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(October 1, 1746–October 1, 1807), was an American clergyman, soldier and politician. In 1774, being 30–years-old, he was a member of the Virginia House of Burgesses and a pastor. He was the son of Henry Melchior Muhlenberg, one of the founders of the Lutheran Church in America. In 1775, John Peter Muhlenburg preached a message … Continue reading “MUHLENBERG,
JOHN PETER GABRIEL”

(1747–March 30, 1812), was a signer of the United States Constitution. He was the delegate from Delaware to the Constitutional Convention, where he played a considerable part in the Federal Convention.1343 In 1789, he was appointed to the First Federal District Court by President Washington. Gunning Bedford attended Princeton University, sharing rooms with James Madison. … Continue reading “BEDFORD,
GUNNING”

(1746), was originally called “The College of New Jersey.” It was founded in Princeton, New Jersey, by the Presbyterian Church. Many influential individuals served as it president, including: Jonathan Dickinson, Aaron Burr Sr., Jonathan Edwards, Samuel Davies, Samuel Finley and Woodrow Wilson, who was the first president not a clergyman.1324 Its president just prior to … Continue reading “PRINCETON
UNIVERSITY”

(February 25, 1746–August 16, 1825), was a signer of the United States Constitution. He was a delegate to the Constitutional Convention and helped to write the Constitution of the State of South Carolina. A Presidential and Vice-Presidential candidate, he was a successful lawyer, planter, statesman, soldier, aide-de-camp to General Washington and Brigadier General. Pinckney turned … Continue reading “PINCKNEY,
CHARLES COTESWORTH”

(June 11, 1745–August 16, 1790), was a signer of the Constitution of the United States of America. He served as a Colonel in the Revolutionary Army, was appointed Federal Judge in New Jersey by President George Washington and served as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of New Jersey. David Brearly attended Princeton University, where … Continue reading “BREARLY,
DAVID”

(December 12, 1745–May 17, 1829), was the first Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, having been appointed by President George Washington. He was a member of the First and Second Continental Congresses and served as the President of the Continental Congress. He was very instrumental in causing the Constitution to be ratified, by writing … Continue reading “JAY,
JOHN”

(December 24, 1745–September 9, 1806), was a jurist, politician and a signer of the United States Constitution. He served as a U.S. Supreme Court Justice, 1793–1806, having been appointed by President George Washington. He was a delegate to the Constitutional Convention, 1787; a U.S. Senator, 1789–90; Governor of New Jersey after Governor Livingston died, 1790–93; … Continue reading “PATERSON,
WILLIAM”

(January 4, 1745–April 19, 1813), was a physician, educator and philanthropist. He was a member of the Continental Congress, 1776–77, and signed the Declaration of Independence. In 1774, he helped found and was president of the Pennsylvania Society for Promoting the Abolition of Slavery. He helped found and was vice-president of the Philadelphia Bible Society; … Continue reading “RUSH,
BENJAMIN”

(April 2, 1745–September 15, 1815), was an attorney, jurist and politician. He was a signer of the Constitution of the United States. He was instrumental in leading his state of Delaware to be the first to ratify the United States Constitution, 1787. He was a U.S. Senator, 1789–93; Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of … Continue reading “BASSETT,
RICHARD”

(February 23, 1744–April 26, 1775), was an American Revolutionary patriot, lawyer, and orator of freedom. He wrote many patriotic articles and signed them, “An Independent” or, “An Old Man.” His most notable work was Observations of the Act of Parliament Commonly called the Boston Port Bill with Thoughts on Civil Society and Standing Arms, 1774. … Continue reading “QUINCY,
JOSIAH”